Researchers from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida are part of a team studying the dazzling phenomenon.

Elevated geomagnetic activity could allow the northern lights to be seen farther south than usual tonight, according to NOAA.

In a dramatic escalation of solar activity, the sun has unleashed an X8.3 flare — 2026’s strongest yet — causing radio ...

The northern lights glowed across much of the United States last night. Is the aurora borealis returning to Ohio tonight? What to know.

This cluster of sunspots has produced more than 60 solar flares, including several that could spark colorful auroras across ...

The flares are coming from a solar region that was created in late January.

Watch the pair of amazing time-lapses of the Aurora Borealis from the International Space Station captured by NASA astronaut Don Pettit. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: NASA/Don Pettit | edited ...

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman of SpaceX Crew-11 mission shared a stunning footage from the International Space Station showcasing a stunning display of aurora borealis. Cardman shared in her post on X, ...

2026 is a rare year for Northern Lights trips because the Sun is very active. Strong solar energy makes auroras brighter and more frequent. Winter months in far northern countries offer the best ...

When people speak of the northern lights, they are typically referring to Earth’s spectacular display of aurora borealis: ...

The astronomer Edmond Halley, the namesake for Halley’s comet, linked the northern lights to the Earth’s magnetic field, setting off research into the science behind them. He expected to die without ...